The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Quadrifoglio Verde Q2 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 24,700

€ 22,700

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
56.8
68.1
74.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.1 in
Width
69.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.8 in
Height
63.8 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.5
166.3 in
Length
165.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.05 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Typ 937
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
937 A5.000
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
225 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
225 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
20.63 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
632 mi
Range
241 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
632 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft